Need advice on a new fixed blade

3v is tough and holds a great edge whats to worry about? I'd also suggest a Busse basic4 in the skinny version. Great knife very comfortable to use and tough as can be. In the Esee lineup I'd pass on the 4 and get the 3 instead, I've had both and the 4 is just too thick for a short knife and not long enough for a thick knife if you get my meaning. Its a in-between size and I flat hated using it. The 3 on the other hand is easy to carry cuts like crazy and is just all around more useful. Lots of folks love the 4, not me. Most of the time I carry a big pocket knife and either no fixed blade or 7" and up and most of them in s35v or Infi.
 
If you want mainly a bushcraft/woodcraft knife, get the L.T. Genesis. If you want more of a utility/survival knife, get the Bravo-1.

But seriously, just get both!!
 
High_noon , why don't you want the 3V ? I have a Survive Necker II in 20cv and yeah it gets crazy sharp and stays sharp , but it's my pocket knife . I also have a Survive GSO 5 in 3v and I've shopped , batoned and make feather sticks with that MANY times and have only passed a ceramic rod over the blade a couple of time to bring it back to shaving sharp . and the as tough as the 20cv is , the 3v is MUCH tougher for hard use .
 
Mike-The-Knife: I guess my main concern about the 3V was in regard to sharpening. I have always used natural Arkansas stones to sharpen my blades and from what I understand, 3V is very difficult to sharpen. However, I am not adverse to purchasing a strop/compound for the sharpening of a 3V blade w/ a convex edge. I just sent the GSO 4.1 guy an e-mail. I will attempt to purchase it and I will let you know... Thank you.
 
ok... I purchased a NIB GSO 4.1 in CPM-3V with green Micarta scales and a green Kydex sheath from a member of this forum. I will report on the gloriousness (is that a word?) of the knife upon receipt. Thanks to everyone who helped me with my decision, especially, Mike-The-Knife, who informed me the knife I purchased was offered on the Exchange. Mike, I owe you a beer!
 
cricketdave, I do understand what you mean regarding blade length. I have always carried a pocket knife, which accomplishes 99% of what I want to do with a knife. I rarely have a need for a fixed blade, but I wanted a great quality field/survival knife should the need arise. Although I have other fixed blades, other than my Arkansas made Dozier, I don't really have one that I like for my intended uses. As great a knife as the Dozier is, it has a hollow grind and although sharp as the dickens, it's really more suited to skinning game. In other words, the blade seems somewhat fragile, but may not be.
 
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